Danish American Archive and Library

Danish American Archive and Library The DAAL is the largest repository of written, visual and recorded materials relating to Danish Americans in the western hemisphere.

The Danish American Archive and Library has antecedents in the earlier archives of the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church and of Dana College--each of which essentially was institutional. Since 1986 a new archive has emerged with its emphasis being ethnic, rather than institutional. First named The Danish Immigrant Archive, the focus of The Archive today has grown to include not only the ex

periences and significant contributions to American society and culture of those brave pioneers, but also their descendents and others of Danish descent who have chosen to come to the United States to make their home.

DANA VOLUNTEER DAYS are June 16, 17, 18, 2026. The Archive is open 8 AM - 5 PM. Coffee is served at 10 AM and 3 PM.Hope ...
06/04/2026

DANA VOLUNTEER DAYS are June 16, 17, 18, 2026. The Archive is open 8 AM - 5 PM. Coffee is served at 10 AM and 3 PM.
Hope to see you!

June 5th is Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag) in Denmark. It commemorates the anniversary of the kingdom's change from an ...
06/02/2026

June 5th is Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag) in Denmark. It commemorates the anniversary of the kingdom's change from an Absolute to a Constitutional Monarchy in 1849. This also included a great broadening of the voting franchise. The occasion is traditionally celebrated with parades, picnics, concerts, family gatherings, political speeches, and the flying of the Danish flag (Dannebrog) even more passionately than usual.
How will you celebrate on Friday?

To all our friends and followers with June birthdays.Vintage 1920 postcard from the Bertha W**d collection, Omaha, Nebra...
06/01/2026

To all our friends and followers with June birthdays.
Vintage 1920 postcard from the Bertha W**d collection, Omaha, Nebraska.

The DAAL will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.Vintage 1932 postcard from Grandma, part of the Earl & Do...
05/25/2026

The DAAL will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
Vintage 1932 postcard from Grandma, part of the Earl & Dorthea Jensen collection.

DANA COLLEGE FLASHBACKThree of the first four Presidents of Trinity Seminary had descendants that proved loyal volunteer...
05/13/2026

DANA COLLEGE FLASHBACK
Three of the first four Presidents of Trinity Seminary had descendants that proved loyal volunteers of the Danish American Archive and Library:
23-year volunteer Joan Sorensen, granddaughter of Rev. A. M. Andersen
10-year volunteer Ron Vig, grandson of Rev. P. S. Vig
14-year volunteer Ninna Engskow, granddaughter of Rev. Kristian Anker

Consider joining us for DANA COLLEGE VOLUNTEER DAYS June 16, 17, 18, 2026

The DAAL will be closed May 18-22, 2026 for Spring Break.Vintage 1914 postcard to Mrs. Lars Nielsen, Brush, Colorado.
05/11/2026

The DAAL will be closed May 18-22, 2026 for Spring Break.
Vintage 1914 postcard to Mrs. Lars Nielsen, Brush, Colorado.

Happy Mother's Day from the DAAL!Vintage photo from the Hansen, Nielsen, Plume collection. Standing Erna Hansen Stroud,...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the DAAL!
Vintage photo from the Hansen, Nielsen, Plume collection. Standing Erna Hansen Stroud, seated Christina Hansen holding Gladys Stroud Moore. The family was from Rowan, Iowa.

To all our friends and followers with May birthdays.Vintage postcard from the Bertha W**d Tharp collection, Omaha, Nebra...
05/01/2026

To all our friends and followers with May birthdays.
Vintage postcard from the Bertha W**d Tharp collection, Omaha, Nebraska.

A Happy Easter to our friends and followers.Vintage postcard to Rasmus N. W**d, Wolbach, Nebraska.
04/04/2026

A Happy Easter to our friends and followers.
Vintage postcard to Rasmus N. W**d, Wolbach, Nebraska.

To all our friends and followers with April birthdays.Vintage postcard from the Aagaard collection of Hamlin, Iowa.
04/01/2026

To all our friends and followers with April birthdays.
Vintage postcard from the Aagaard collection of Hamlin, Iowa.

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1738 Washington Street
Blair, NE
68008

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Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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